NFL Tuesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for September 16, 2025
Last updated: Sep 15, 2025, 10:06PM | Published: Sep 12, 2025, 7:07AM
Draftstars Australia's NFL Tuesday DFS contest starts at 9:00am AEST on September 16, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for NFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NFL contests and enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on Tuesday and beyond.
Featured NFL Games
Draftstars' NFL Tuesday slate features these match-ups:
- Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers
- Houston Texans vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best picks on Tuesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Baker Mayfield (TB, QB) | $15,170 | 17.9 | 1.2 |
| Value | Keenan Allen (LAC, FLEX/WR) | $8,880 | 11.6 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Bucky Irving (TB, RB/FLEX) | $17,030 | 15.9 | 0.9 |
| Cheapie | Tre Tucker (LV, FLEX/WR) | $6,050 | 7.2 | 1.2 |
According to Fantasy Insider's DFS model, our "stud" is the highest projected scorer across the slate, while "value" picks offer the most "bang for your buck," meaning they are expected to perform well relative to their salary.
Conversely, a "fade" is a player considered to offer lower value for money, based on their expected score relative to their salary. For budget-conscious strategies, "cheapie" options refer to the best value players at lower price points not already mentioned.
In fantasy sports, understanding value—assessing a player's potential output against their salary—is crucial, as players scoring high relative to their cost are key in crafting the optimal line-up.
The "Pts/$1K" metric shows the predicted points for every $1,000 of a player's salary. A higher number indicates better value, making it easier to spot players who could outperform their cost.
Positional Breakdown
QB (Quarterback)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Baker Mayfield (TB) | $15,170 | 17.9 | 1.2 |
| Value | C.J. Stroud (HOU) | $12,570 | 15.3 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Geno Smith (LV) | $13,670 | 15.4 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | Kenny Pickett (LV) | $8,000 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
WR (Wide Receiver)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nico Collins (HOU) | $15,440 | 16.6 | 1.1 |
| Value | Keenan Allen (LAC) | $8,880 | 11.6 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Mike Evans (TB) | $14,040 | 14.1 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Tre Tucker (LV) | $6,050 | 7.2 | 1.2 |
TE (Tight End)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Brock Bowers (LV) | $13,700 | 15.2 | 1.1 |
| Value | Brock Bowers (LV) | $13,700 | 15.2 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | Cade Otton (TB) | $6,440 | 7 | 1.1 |
RB (Running Back)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ashton Jeanty (LV) | $16,310 | 17.1 | 1 |
| Value | Omarion Hampton (LAC) | $13,300 | 14.3 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Bucky Irving (TB) | $17,030 | 15.9 | 0.9 |
| Cheapie | Rachaad White (TB) | $8,000 | 5.7 | 0.7 |
Conclusion
When building your NFL Tuesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Keenan Allen. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Baker Mayfield is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Tre Tucker.
On the other hand, according to our model, Bucky Irving is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NFL Tuesday slate closes at 9:00am AEST on Tuesday. ENTER NOW!
As with all NFL DFS contests, whether you start with our studs or build around our value picks, leveraging Fantasy Insider's data-driven NFL fantasy news and strategies, combined with your own research, can enhance your chances of winning in the NFL Tuesday slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NFL DFS line-ups.
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